SA 3150 - Behavior/Management of Alternative Agricultural Animals

Institution:

Delaware Valley University

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Description:

This course is designed to acquaint students with alternative agricultural animals that are raised for meat, fiber, leather and/or companionship. It will acquaint students with the behaviors and uses of these animals as well as general anatomy and physiology, nutrition, medical care and routine husbandry practices related to these animals, with comparisons made to similar domestic animals. Animals to be discussed will include camelids, ratites, cervids, game birds, and bison as well as unusual breeds and types of domestic animals such as sheep, cattle, swine, goats and equids. Fall semester. 3 hours Lecture - 3 credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.delval.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 345-1500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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